Syria‘s internet has been shut off nationwide, international news sites reported on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Credit: Gizmodo According to reports, two United States-based internet-monitoring company have confirmed that Syria has shut off their internet. Renesys, a US-based network security firm reportedly said that Syria effectively disappeared from the internet at 12:26 pm local time. [...]
In just a few hours from now, Jennifer Lopez, an American Idol judge, actress, dancer and singer is set to perform in Manila at 8:00 P.M. today, November 26, 2012. She will perform in Mall of Asia Arena. The concert titled “The Dance Again World Tour: Jennifer Lopez Live in Manila” is presented by Vista Land [...]
A Dubai high-rise fire forced the evacuation of residents of Tamweel residential tower, at Jumeirah Lakes Towers, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday, November 18,2012. Dubai high-rise fire Image Credit:AP Photo/Kaveh Kashani Authorities said that Dubai rescue workers were able to safely evacuate all occupants of the , a 34-story building located in the [...]
Dean Heller Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Incumbent Republican Sen. Dean Heller won against Democratic challenger Rep. Shelley Berkley to retain the Nevada Senate seat, the Nevada Secretary of State‘s website reportedly confirmed on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. It was a tight race as Heller was leading Berkley 45.9% to 44.7% with 98% of precincts reporting. [...]
Pat McCrory Image Credit: FoxCharlotte Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory was elected as North Carolina‘s first Republican governor in 20 years on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, international news sites reported that day. McCrory, a former seven-term Charlotte mayor, defeated Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton. He delivered his acceptance speech at The Westin Charlotte at around 9 [...]
Debbie Stabenow Image Credit: AP Photo/Carlos Osorio Sen. Debbie Stabenow was reelected to the Michigan Senate after winning her third term on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, defeating former Republican congressman Pete Hoekstra, international news sites reported that day. According to Washington Post, Stabenow won 56% of the vote while Hoekstra only got 41%. Hoekstra reportedly [...]
Manila, Philippines – Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda released an official statement of Malacañang Palace on the reelection of U.S. President Barack Obama. Official Gazette Image Credit: www.gov.ph According to the Official Gazette article posted November 7, 2012, President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III extends his congratulations to President Barack Obama by means of a letter sent [...]
Kirsten Gillibrand Image Credit: Newsday Democratic U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand won the New York Senate seat against Republican opponent Wendy Long, international news sites reported on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Gillibrand won via landslide, getting 72% of the votes while Long got only 26.5%, according to reports. “I can’t thank you enough for the honor [...]
Dianne Feinstein Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein won against Republican neophyte Elizabeth Emken to secure her fourth term on the California Senate seat, international news sites reported on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. According to Huffington Post result, Feinstein got a wide lead of 60.7% of voters against Emken‘s 39.3% on an 81% [...]
Timothy Kaine Image Credit: CBS News Democrat Timothy Kaine won Virginia‘s Senate seat on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, beating Republican George Allen, international news sites reported that day. According to reports, Allen conceded the seat to Kaine just before 11 pm. Kaine received 52.4% of the votes while Allen got 47.6% on a 99% reporting [...]